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Recent Examples of leg
The silhouette adds a timeless look to any outfit, and can elongate the legs.
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Tara Larson, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
My will is strong, but my legs are weak.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
Bend your knees slightly and swing the kettlebell back between your legs.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 29 Jan. 2026
This is the first formal announcement of the series, which came to light when Fieri suffered a leg injury late last year, forcing production on the series to pause.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
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Tara Larson, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
My will is strong, but my legs are weak.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 29 Jan. 2026
Bend your knees slightly and swing the kettlebell back between your legs.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 29 Jan. 2026
This is the first formal announcement of the series, which came to light when Fieri suffered a leg injury late last year, forcing production on the series to pause.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg
Noun
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Meanwhile, her sister looked like an Avant-Garde white flower in a cream strapless peplum gown with a thigh-high slit and a petal-like design jutting out from her chest and hips.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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In a July 29 post to the social media platform, Minniear included snaps of himself and some picturesque locations, as well as a shot of Goulding lying nude in bed with her arm, side and thigh visible but face mostly obstructed.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Beijing has increasingly made clear its efforts to build technological self-sufficiency and hold its own on the global stage.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Trump held in-person interviews with each of the final four candidates as the final stage of a process that concluded earlier this month.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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This represents the latest setback in a tumultuous season for Morant, who had missed six games with an injured right calf before returning Sunday for the Grizzlies' 126-109 victory over the Orlando Magic in London.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
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Usually the backup to Nikola Jokic, Valanciunas started alongside Gordon in a 107-97 win over the Wizards in his first game back from a right calf strain.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Directed by Justin Brunett, the film revisits and reflects on the death of seven-time NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt, who died on the final lap of the race.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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The hotels’ wellness options should absolutely not be overlooked—who doesn’t want to do their laps with unobstructed views of the city and sky?—
Brandon Presser,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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In a symbolic act, Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday removed a yellow pin worn by many Israeli citizens and public figures since the early months of the war to show solidarity with the hostages and their families.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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They have been placed one by one atop dressmaker pins, piercing the appendage all over.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Leg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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